Starting seed indoors is a great way to save money when you need lots of plants for your landscape.

With a sunny window, a sunroom or an artificial light set-up you can raise hundreds of dollars worth of plants for just a few dollars.

Judging when to start the seed indoors is a bit tricky. Seeds take various lengths of time to germinate and grow to planting size – which should coincide with the first warm weeks of spring.

Here are two good resources for gardeners trying to start seed indoors:

Starting Plants from Seed

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